SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Issued: 16/09/2009
Revision No: 7
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
MIXTURE B NF
Product name:
8031
Product code:
Pesticide adjuvant
Use of substance / preparation:
Amega Sciences PLC
Company name:
Lanchester Way
Royal Oak Industrial Estate
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 5PH
Tel: +44 (0) 1327 704444
Fax: +44 (0) 1327 871154
Emergency tel: (out of hours only)07802 844234
Email: peter-ridley@amega-sciences.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Very toxic to aquatic
organisms. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Workplace exposure limit: This substance does not have a workplace exposure limit.
PBT: This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.
Directive 1999/45/EC: This preparation meets the criteria for classification as dangerous in
accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous ingredients: ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE 3 30-50%
CAS: 68131-39-5
[Xi] R41; [N] R50
?ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE 7 30-50%
CAS: 68131-39-5
[Xn] R22; [Xi] R41; [-] R52
?ISOBUTANOL 10-30%
EINECS: 201-148-0 CAS: 78-83-1
[-] R10; [Xi] R37/38; [Xi] R41; [-] R67
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to
skin. Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if
substance is still on skin. Consult a doctor.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a
litre of water to drink immediately. Consult a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so.
Consult a doctor.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use
water spray to cool containers.
Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent
contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. If outside do not
approach from downwind. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from
danger point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access
to unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent
the escape of liquid.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.
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Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage
container for disposal by an appropriate method.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation
of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread
of mists in the air.
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. The floor of
the storage room must be impermeable to prevent the escape of liquids.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Hazardous ingredients: ISOBUTANOL
UK - 8 hour TWA: 154 mg/m3
UK - 15 min. STEL: 231 mg/m3
Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. The floor of the storage
room must be impermeable to prevent the escape of liquids.
Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency.
Hand protection: Impermeable gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Impermeable protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid
State:
Colourless
Colour:
Barely perceptible odour
Odour:
Slow
Evaporation rate:
Non-oxidising (by EC criteria)
Oxidising:
Miscible in all proportions
Solubility in water:
Slightly viscous
Viscosity:
62
Flash point癈:
0.920 - 0.940
Relative density:
6 - 8 (50 g/L)
pH:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Avoid temperature extremes, especially frost
and freezing conditions
Conditions to avoid: Heat. Sources of ignition. Flames.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.
Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. Nausea and
stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Readily absorbed into soil.
Mobility:
Not biodegradable.
Persistence and degradability:
Bioaccumulation potential.
Bioaccumulative potential:
Toxic to aquatic organisms. Toxic to soil organisms.
Other adverse effects:
This substance is not identified as a PBT substance.
PBT identification:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal operations: Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised
disposal company.
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Disposal of packaging: Dispose of in a regulated landfill site or other method for hazardous or toxic
wastes.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national
regulations regarding disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IMDG / IMO
UN no: 3082 Class: 9
Packing group: III EmS: F-A,S-F
Marine pollutant: . Labelling: 9
IATA / ICAO
UN no: 3082 Class: 9
Packing group: III Packing instructions: 914
Labelling: 9
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: Dangerous for the environment.
Harmful.
Risk phrases: R22: Harmful if swallowed.
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S29: Do not empty into drains.
S39: Wear eye / face protection.
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety
data sheets.
S23: Do not breathe vapouds
Precautionary phrases: Restricted to professional users.
Haz. ingredients (label): ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE 3; ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE 7; ISOBUTANOL
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal
regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data
sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional
provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national,
international and local regulations or provisions.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006.
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Risk phrases used in s.3: R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
R52: Harmful to aquatic organisms.
R10: Flammable.
R37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all
inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held
liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
product.